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Published on: March 31, 2016

Laser printing: trends and perspectives.

Boris Chichkov¹

¹Institute of Quantum Optics, Leibniz University Hannover, Welfengarten 1, 30167 Hannover, Germany.

Applied Physics. A, Materials Science & Processing

|November 4, 2022

Summary

This paper explores laser printing using laser-induced forward transfer. Applications include printing microparticles, nanoparticles, living cells, and microorganisms.

Area of Science:

Materials Science
Biotechnology
Nanotechnology

Background:

Laser-induced forward transfer (LIFT) is a versatile printing technique.
LIFT enables precise deposition of various materials at the microscale.

Purpose of the Study:

To present a personal perspective on the future development of LIFT.
To discuss the diverse applications of LIFT for inorganic and biological materials.

Main Methods:

Review of existing laser printing technologies based on LIFT.
Discussion of material transfer mechanisms for micro- and nanoparticles.
Exploration of LIFT for biological material printing, including cells and microorganisms.

Main Results:

Keywords:

Additive manufacturing Bioprinting Laser printing Nanoparticles

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LIFT shows significant potential for printing micro- and nanoparticles with controlled deposition.

Laser printing of living cells and microorganisms via LIFT is feasible, preserving viability.

The technology offers pathways for advanced microfabrication and bio-printing.

Conclusions:

Laser printing via LIFT is a rapidly evolving field with broad applicability.
Further research can enhance precision and expand the range of printable biological entities.
LIFT technology promises innovations in materials science, nanotechnology, and biotechnology.